Month guide · Bath · United Kingdom
Bath in September
What September is really like in Bath: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Diego Delso, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
September is one of the best months to visit Bath. Expect average highs of 19°C (66°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Mild and settled early in the month, with the Jane Austen Festival's Regency costume promenade.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 19°C (66°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in September
September is the 4th-warmest month in Bath: days average 19°C (66°F) against a yearly average high of 15°C (59°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 30 days. Compared with August (22°C (72°F)), September is cooler; by October highs drop to around 15°C (59°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 19:25
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
Autumn (September–November). The Jane Austen Festival in September, autumn colour in October and the Christmas Market from late November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, September rates 4 for crowds (the peak is July at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in July). Book accommodation early: September is one of the pricier months.
Events in September
- Jane Austen Festival — Regency costume promenade and events (usually mid-September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Waterfront · Bathwick
Kennet and Avon Canal towpath
Walk or cycle about 4 km to the George pub at Bathampton for lunch by the water.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Active
- Nature
Park · Upper Town
Royal Victoria Park
Opened by the young Princess Victoria in 1830, this large park below the Royal Crescent has a botanical garden, a big adventure playground, open lawns and a pond.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Nature
Historic site · City Centre
Roman Baths
Arrive at opening or come in the late afternoon in summer to avoid the midday tour groups, and use the free audio guide.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- History
- Rainy day
- Kids
Experience · City Centre
Thermae Bath Spa
The only place in Britain where you can bathe in natural thermal spring water, this modern spa combines restored historic buildings with a glass-walled block.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Expensive
- Couples
- Views
- Rainy day
- After dark
What to pack
For highs near 19°C, lows near 11°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Bath?
It is one of the best months to visit Bath. Mild and settled early in the month, with the Jane Austen Festival's Regency costume promenade.
+How warm is Bath in September?
Average highs are around 19°C (66°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Bath in September?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.